SILVER CITY — A twenty-five car pile-up took the lives of six people Monday evening on Interstate 10, around 11 miles from the Arizona border, according to New Mexico State Police officials.

According to a news release, 18 of them were commercial vehicles and seven of them were vehicles which also included motorcycles. Five people died at the scene, while the sixth individual was being transported to a nearby hospital when they passed.

Adverse weather conditions contributed to a dust storm which caused limited visibility in the area. According to a news release, several other injuries were involved which saw treatment be conducted at the scene. Others were transported to Mimbres Memorial Hospital in Deming and Gila Regional Center in Silver City.

Officials stated that given the topographical nature of the area, dust and debris pick up swiftly when high winds pass through. That limits the visibility to zero, often with little to no warning. State Police worked diligently throughout the night to ensure additional crashes didn’t occur. They also worked together with the Arizona Department of Public Safety whose officers assisted with traffic control and accident reconstruction.

The deceased have been identified as follows:

Jose Manuel Clemente, 77, of El Paso, Texas

Maurella Clemente Munoz, 38, of El Paso, Texas

Jose Elias Caraveo-Serrano, 30, of Phoenix, Ariz.

Susana Carevo, 29, of Phoenix, Ariz.

Julissa Carevo, 9 months, of Phoenix, Ariz.

Josefina Silva, 47, of Escondido, Calif.

"Our hearts and prayers go out to these families," traveler Bob Yacone said. "No one would think a day trip would turn so tragic."

Yacone and his wife were driving home to Deming, New Mexico, from a trip to Scottsdale when they came upon the crash.

Yacone said the dust grew thicker as they continued to drive, prompting them to pull over at one point.

"It was really horrific to see the carnage, destruction, people and death," Yacone said. "I wish New Mexico State Police were a bit more proactive with signs or stopping people from driving on the highway."

Another scene from the 25-vehicle pileup in New Mexico near the Arizona state line on June 19, 2017. Six people were killed.(Photo: Photo courtesy of Bob Yacone)

State Police stated that the crash continues to be under investigation and no further information was available at this time.